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Runners knee
 
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Runner's knee

Alternative names:

knee pain - runner's condition; patellofemoral stress syndrome

Definition:

A condition of strain on the knee caused when the patella (knee cap) rubs against the femur instead of following its normal tracking

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The most common cause of runner's knee is pronation and lateral (away from the middle) pulling of the patella. This causes misalignment with the connective tissues and muscles involved with knee movement.


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